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CP05 JZW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,052 mi
Last recorded142,052 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 JZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 142,052 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 142,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,250 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 133,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,449 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 122,449 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,957 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 97,665 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 85,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,924 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 37,882 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres close legal limit (3mm)

n/s/f wiper deterating

rear wiper deterating

some wear in front brake pads (2mm)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,882 miles

both front tyres close legal limit (3mm)

n/s/f wiper deterating

rear wiper deterating

some wear in front brake pads (2mm)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2008 27,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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CP05 JZW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP05 JZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CP05 JZW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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